Red Lentils Nutrition Facts & Calories
Calories in red lentils
100g of red lentils contain about 358 calories (kcal).
Calories per:
ounce
| handful
| tablespoon
| teaspoon
| cup
| half cup
For example, a handful of red lentils (38 g) contains about 136 calories.
This is about 7% of the daily caloric intake for an average adult with medium weight and activity level (assuming a 2000 kcal daily intake).
Red lentils key facts
The nutrients that matter most in fruit and vegetables, per 100 g, compared with carrot.
| Nutrient (per 100 g) | Red Lentils | Carrot a common vegetable |
|---|---|---|
| Fiber | 11 g | 2.8 g |
| Vitamin C | 1.7 mg | 5.9 mg |
| Potassium | 668 mg | 320 mg |
Scroll down for details and nutrition tables.
Nutrition Facts
Red LentilsServing size:
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To visualize how much 136 kcal actually is, keep in mind that the calorie content of handful of red lentils is similar to that of, for example:
- 1.5 medium apples (96 kcal each)
- 1 medium banana (116 kcal)
- 5.5 medium carrots (25 kcal each)
- 2 medium potatoes (69 kcal each)
Take a quick look at the tables below for detailed information about red lentils nutrition.
100g of Red Lentils
Nutrition
- Calories 358
- Carbs Total 63.1 g
- Dietary fiber 10.8 g
- Fat 2.17 g
- Protein 23.91 g
- Water 7.82 g
Vitamins
- Vit A 58 IU
- Vit B1 (Thiamine) 0.51 mg
- Vit B2 (riboflavin) 0.106 mg
- Vit B3 (Niacin) 1.495 mg
- Vit B6 0.403 mg
- Vit B9 (Folic acid) 0.204 mcg
- Vit C 1.7 mg
Minerals
- Potassium 668 mg
- Magnessium 59 mg
- Calcium 48 mg
- Sodium 7 mg
- Iron 7.39 mg
Per 100 g, Red lentils is an excellent source of protein (48% DV) and an excellent source of vitamin B1 (thiamine) (43% DV).
Protein supplies the amino acids the body uses to build and repair tissue. The FDA Daily Value is 50 g.
How many calories are in red lentils?
- Handful of red lentils (38g)136 kcal
- Tablespoon of red lentils (12g)43 kcal
- Teaspoon of red lentils (4g)14 kcal
- Cup of red lentils (190g)680 kcal
- Half cup of red lentils (95g)340 kcal
- Ounce (oz) of red lentils101 kcal
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About the data
Nutrition values on this page are given per 100 g of the food and are based on the official United States Department of Agriculture FoodData Central database. The exact record used for each food is linked under the tables.
Marcin Piotrowicz – calories-info.com creator · Healthy diet and healthy lifestyle promoter. The information is for general purposes and is not medical or dietary advice.
